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The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (Nancy Drew, Book 44) — Content Guide for Parents

By Carolyn KeeneGrosset & Dunlap1967-01-01ISBN 9780448095448192 pages
The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (Nancy Drew, Book 44)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Lovely young Carla Ponce, who lives in Peru, invites Nancy and her friends Bess and George to visit her and solve her “monkey mystery,” which promises to lead to a fabulous treasure. A clue is carved on an intriguing wooden plaque that is so old, most of the crossword cipher is obliterated. When a notorious gang headed by El Gato (the Cat) steals the priceless relic, Nancy’s hopes of solving the mystery are almost shattered. But the daring young detective’s ability to think fast and act quickly results in the recovery of the plaque.

Nancy’s determined efforts to decode the crossword decipher take her to the magnificent, awe-inspiring Incan ruins at Cuzco and Machu Pichu. Through clever deductions, perseverance, and dangerous adventures, Nancy and her friends help to capture a ring of vicious smugglers and go on to make an astounding archaeological discovery.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (Nancy Drew, Book 44) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book involves dangerous adventures and captures a ring of vicious smugglers, indicating some level of violence. However, the specifics of the violence are not detailed in the search results. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The narrative is described as engaging but not overly complicated or scary.

  • Does The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (Nancy Drew, Book 44) have violence?

    The book involves dangerous adventures and captures a ring of vicious smugglers, indicating some level of violence. However, the specifics of the violence are not detailed in the search results.

  • Does The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (Nancy Drew, Book 44) have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The narrative is described as engaging but not overly complicated or scary.

  • Does The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (Nancy Drew, Book 44) have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference a Christianbook.com listing but do not provide evidence of religious themes or practices in the narrative.

  • Does The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (Nancy Drew, Book 44) have racial/cultural content?

    The story features a character named Carla Ponce from Peru and involves cultural elements related to Peru. However, the search results do not indicate explicit themes of racism or identity politics.

  • Does The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (Nancy Drew, Book 44) have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results do not indicate any use of strong language.

  • Does The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (Nancy Drew, Book 44) have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or environmental issues are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on climate topics.

  • Does The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (Nancy Drew, Book 44) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or situations.

  • Does The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (Nancy Drew, Book 44) have gender roles?

    The book features female protagonists, Nancy, Bess, and George, but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses on their adventures rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (Nancy Drew, Book 44) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content in 'The Clue in the Crossword Cipher.'